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Plating Operator

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
May 09, 2025
Your Job Molex is seeking a dedicated Plating Operator to join our team at the St. Petersburg plant. In this role, you will follow a schedule to plate parts according to specified recipes. Your efforts will ensure that all tasks are performed efficiently while meeting Molex's high standards for quality. Additionally, you will uphold all safety protocols, operator scheduled PM's and maintain excellent workplace organization. This is a first shift position. Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. What You Will Do Operate and monitor the plating equipment effectively to Molex's Quality and performance standards. Add chemicals and replace tin anodes as necessary. Perform and accurately follow the plating process flow. Startup and shut down the plating line. Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance activities using, vacuums, brushes and power tools. Accurately complete all required paperwork. Use a computer to perform all confirmations in SAP and print job labels. Perform visual inspections on all parts to assure complete plating coverage. Work with QA to perform x-ray tests to verify plating thickness. Actively support and/or participate in 5S, EHS, Quality, and GLSS programs by following all approved practices and procedures, performing clean-up activities, and identify/recommend improvements to Management. Fulfill responsibilities/authorities detailed in any control plan associated with this position. Crosstrain in other finishing process like Annealing and Tumbling. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) High School Diploma or G.E.D. 1+ years of experience in manufacturing environment Able to use the necessary quality tools as it relates to this position. Able to effectively operate safely in a high-pressure environment Able to proactively work independently as well as with others with limited supervision Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Able to lift and transport up to 50lbs and stand throughout the duration of the shift Able to work regularly scheduled hours with overtime as needed Able to work an alternate shift as required Working knowledge of SAP along with basic computer skills What Will Put You Ahead Prior plating operations experience At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).